Candescent supported film 1971 hits New York theaters today! This award-winning documentary reveals the true story of how eight ordinary citizens broke into an FBI office in Pennsylvania, took hundreds of secret files, and shared them with the public. In doing so, they uncovered the FBI’s vast and illegal government spying network, and their actions resulted in the first ever Congressional investigation into American intelligence agencies.

Candescent supported film 1971 hits New York theaters tomorrow! This award-winning documentary reveals the true story of how eight ordinary citizens broke into an FBI office in Pennsylvania, took hundreds of secret files, and shared them with the public. In doing so, they uncovered the FBI’s vast and illegal government spying network, and their actions resulted in the first ever Congressional investigation into American intelligence agencies. The FBI never solved the mystery of the break-in, and the identities of the eight participating members remained a secret. Until now. Johanna Hamilton’s docu 1971 reveals their story, and more. If you’re in New York, Hamilton will be doing Q&A’s opening weekend at Cinema Village, don’t miss out! The film will travel to other cities beginning February 13th. For more information and to find a screening near you, visit 1971film.com.

The FBI never solved the mystery of the break-in, and the identities of the eight participating members remained a secret. Until now. Johanna Hamilton’s docu 1971 reveals their story, and more. If you’re in New York, Hamilton will be doing Q&A’s this weekend at Cinema Village, don’t miss out! The film will travel to other cities beginning February 13th. For more information & to find a screening near you, visit 1971film.com.